Fakiha
Fakiha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Fruit; cheerful, good-humoured”.
| Meaning | Fruit; cheerful, good-humoured |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فاكهة |
| Pronunciation | FAH-kee-hah |
| Arabic root | ف ك ه (f-k-h) — fruit; to be merry |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fakiha
Fakiha (Fākiha) is the Arabic word for fruit, and the same root also gives words for cheerfulness and pleasant talk, so the name is understood as both 'fruit' and 'cheerful'. The word occurs many times in the Quran's descriptions of Paradise. Fākhita, not Fākiha, was the name of Abu Talib's daughter Umm Hani, so the two should not be confused.
Is Fakiha a Muslim name?
Yes. Fakiha is a Muslim name taken from a Quranic word meaning fruit, also associated with cheerfulness.
Is Fakiha in the Quran?
Fākiha appears in the Quran's description of the earth's blessings: 'in it is fruit and palm trees with sheathed clusters' (Quran 55:11).
Where is the name Fakiha used?
Used in Pakistan, India and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Fakiha
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Spellings and variants of Fakiha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fakiha mean?
Fakiha means 'Fruit; cheerful, good-humoured'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Fakiha a Muslim name?
Yes. Fakiha is a Muslim name taken from a Quranic word meaning fruit, also associated with cheerfulness.
How do you write Fakiha in Arabic?
Fakiha is written فاكهة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fakiha?
Fakiha is pronounced FAH-kee-hah.
Is Fakiha mentioned in the Quran?
Fākiha appears in the Quran's description of the earth's blessings: 'in it is fruit and palm trees with sheathed clusters' (Quran 55:11).